‘Slab’ Murphy a good republican despite jailing - Gerry Adams
Sinn Féin leader backs alleged key IRA figure after sentencing to 18 months on tax offences
Thomas “Slab” Murphy (66), of Ballybinaby, Hackballscross, Co Louth arriving for his sentencing hearing over tax evasion at the Special Criminal Court in Dublin last Friday. Photograph: Collins Courts
Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has insisted Thomas “Slab” Murphy is a good republican, despite his being sentenced to 18 months in prison for tax evasion.
Mr Adams said the party was opposed to the Special Criminal Court and would not like to see anyone tried before it.